9 Reasons Why Your Bar Top Should be Glass

There are many options when choosing a material for your Bar Top but in this post we’re going to go over why glass should be your number one choice. Glass has many unique properties which make it an optimal choice for any countertop, but the material lends itself especially well for Bar Tops. Bar Tops are typically known as being a place of disaster, whether it is spilled or condensing drinks or just left over grease, glass will be much easier to clean than other materials. Below are 10 Reasons why your Bar Top should be Glass:

1. Glass is easy to clean
   • Glass usually has a flat surface which allows for easy cleaning
   • Textured Glass will also be easy to clean because of the surface being non-porous
2. Glass does not absorb liquids
   • Glass is a Non-Porous material (Meaning it does not have openings like a sponge)
   • Glass is water resistant and most accidents can be cleaned with just a paper towel
3. Glass typically has a flat surface
   • This gives a bar top a modern look and feel
   • Allows glass to shine when clean
4. Glass is durable
   • Glass Bar Tops are single piece glass slabs which are made very durable
   • Glass is a dense material
   • Raised Bar Tops are possible because of glass’s durability
5. Glass can be made stronger
   • Glass can be made anywhere from a ½inch thick to 2inches thick
   • Glass can be infused with other materials in order to be made stronger
   • The Properties of glass are changed during the production process in order to produce a stronger form of glass.
6. Glass doesn’t stain easily
   • Glass is nearly impossible to stain, the non-porous surface doesn’t allow for any liquids to further absorb into the glass
   • Most stains are not permanent the surface of glass can be buffed out or simply wiped off.
7. Glass is completely recyclable
   • Glass materials are 100% recyclable
   • No material is lost during recycling
   • Glass comes from sand and can be melted into glass
   • Color sorting at Recycling Facilities provides jobs around the world
8. Glass is a hygienic material
   • Glass is considered to be a hygienic material by the food industry
   • Its water-resistant surface makes an easy clean
9. Glass is unique!
   • Glass is a unique naturally made material

5 things that won’t happen to your Glass Countertop Design

While researching glass countertops you may have ran into some bias & myths towards glass. Much of this is based on general glass and does not apply to the quality of our thermoformed glass countertops.  Let’s go over some of the common things that people believe about glass countertops that definitely will not happen to your CGD Glass Countertop.

Glass will not break easily

The durability of glass is always in question. However, here at CGD we work hard to infuse glass with the right properties in order to obtain higher durability. The thickness of glass is also relative to its durability, the thicker the glass the more durable the less thick the less durable. For designers using glass we recommend buying thicker glass for heavily used areas in your home and less thick glass is required for lesser used areas.

Glass will not be difficult to clean

Glass is easy to clean due to its non-porous surface, this flat surface cannot absorb most harmful solvents, chemicals or products. A Glass Countertop will be a much easier to clean than other porous materials you could choose from.

Glass will not bend over time

Though glass is an amorphous solid, (A solid that morphs over a long period of time) it will not bend but rather distribute its weight because of gravity over a very long period of time. It was believed that glass was a liquid in a solid state but it is actually a solid with liquid like properties. This just means that glass is solid at normal temperatures but can be superheated into a liquid form.

Glass will not stain

Glass is a non-porous material which will not absorb liquids and solvents easily. The less porous a material is the more likely will repel stains from other products. This makes glass a great choice for your kitchen design, this is where the most mistakes can happen which require the most attention. So keep in mind while designing your glass that nonporous material will bounce back from most stains with little to no trouble.

Glass will not lose material during recycling

One of the biggest plusses in the glass industry today is the ability to fully recycle glass materials. Glass is a unique natural resource which can be re-melted and re-shaped for other uses. With almost little to no difference besides color differences, glass can be melted together to form a brand new design or product.

Glass is a unique material which provides natural aesthetics throughout your home.  The sleek material gives any house a clean look as well and easy cleaning. We recommend looking through our portfolios and projects for more ideas. For more information contact us at: (416)-398-9733

Choosing your Glass Countertop Design

List of things you will need to know about your Glass Countertop:

• Measurement & Thickness
• Glass Type
• Glass Texture
• Glass Edge Work
• Glass Surface Treatment
• Glass Color (Optional)
• Substrate (Optional)
• LED back lighting (Optional)

List of Different Countertop Locations and Styles:

Glass Countertops

Whether deciding on a Glass countertop for your Kitchen or choosing a glass countertop for your Bathroom, there are a few essential items to know before beginning the design process. The first is having the dimensions of the countertop which includes the width, length and height. The height can be considered the thickness of your glass which can be ½”, ¾”, 1” & ½”.  The next choice is glass type, here at CGD glass we have two different types of glass to work with, one is our ocean blue Aqua Clear and the other is our pearl white Ultra Clear.

Ultra Clear

Aqua Clear

Aqua Clear& Ultra Clear

After choosing your dimensions and style you can start deciding on the detailing you would like for your glass countertop. CGD glass has a wide selection of textures with some of our most popular ones including desert, flow and avalanche. These are just a few of the texture designs we have available here at CGD Glass.

Desert

Flow

Avalanche

The other two parts of texture that affect the look and feel of your glass includes the edgework and surface treatment. Edge work is the textured corners of the glass your countertop/tabletop and surface treatment is how the surface is designed using different forms of treatment. Some examples of our edge work include: flat polished, fire polished and satin as seen below.

Flat Polished

Fire Polished

Satin

Surface treatment is an added effect for your countertop surface. This unique treatment adds some of the most vibrant and colorful effects to make your countertop look as unique as possible. It is an optional treatment but can add the extra design you are looking for! For example we have our Green Onyx, colored and Stone wash below.

Green Onyx

Colored

Stone Wash

After choosing your type, dimensions, texture, edgework and surface treatment there is still more customization available! We have a lot options for colored glass type that include Back Painted, Opaque, Rusty and Translucent. Below are some examples of colored designs and the different types of options available.

Back Painted Colors:

Dark Beige #143 Metallic

Jet Blue Metallic

Silver #50 Metallic

Opaque Colors:

Amber Opaque

Silver

Gold

Rusted:

Rust Gold & Black

Rusty Gold

Translucent:

Blue

Amber 2

Brown Light

Multi-Colored

As you can see, the selection here at CGD Glass is nearly endless! We have many different techniques for approaching glass and because we have had experience and a love for glass we will keep us pushing for the best designs possible. However, we still aren’t finished customizing your glass design!

In order to protect your glass from being scratched or damaged easily, we can add a layer of substrate under your glass countertop. This substrate is optional but it can help protect your glass from any coarse material in-between and prevent your glass from cracking as easily. The substrate acts like a padding that can spread the weight more evenly along your table top/counter top. Substrates can also be used for raising your glass tabletop for added effect or styling. Here are some examples:

Substrate

Substrate 2

By now your countertop is nearly done, but we want to look at all of the options available to make your countertop as unique as your thumbprint. LED lighting for countertops has become a very popular way to add lighting and a futuristic look to your home. Here are some the available options at CGD Glass.

Cool White LED

Color Changing LED RGB Lights

Cool White LED

There is almost an endless possibility for your glass countertop here at CGD, we hope that choosing your design has been made more enjoyable with so many options available. We always recommend doing more research and perhaps taking a look at what others have done with their glass countertop designs. Below are some of our finished countertops so that you may better your own design further.

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Whether you are deciding on a Glass Island, (Raised) Countertop, (Bathroom) Countertop, Bar Tops, or a Glass Table Top we believe we can help create the best design for your home. Call Today formore Information or a Quote!